Charlie sat on the curb with his backpack, wondering what he would do now. his job as a store clerk in the quiet town was the only life he had known. he had always felt he was meant for something more, but now he couldn't find the courage to move. the map was of no use; with so many different roads, it was impossible to tell which way he should go.

what object in the paragraph best symbolizes confusion?

a. curb
b. backpack
c .town
d. map

D. Map

Explanation: The character has a map that is useful to him because there are so many roads in it that it becomes confusing. Since maps are used for orientation, a useless map becomes a symbol for disorientation.

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.

d becuase khgfdwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.